RC simulators

[VintageRacer]

Anyone had a play with Duratrax RealRace? Looks like it might be useful to learn some basic set-up tips and driving skills without wearing out any tires. Obviously it's never going to replace the real thing, but it could have potential. http://www.realrace.com/

I've been playing with Virtual RC racing demo. which is good fun (albeit limited as there are only 2 tracks and you can only practice not race), however it's only got flat stuff and only nitro ones at that. http://www.virtualrc.com/

[jim76]

Virtual RC are due to release an offroad module in the new year. i haven't tried the Duratrax game, would be interested in feedback.

[VintageRacer]

Might have to get VRC when the off-road version is available. It is going to have electric too!

[Chris Doughty]

lsat I heard there was going to be (in this order I believe)

Elec TC
8th off-road
Elec off-road (unconfirmed - but silly not to if they have all the 'needed' parts)

[VintageRacer]

Electric and nitro off road looks like it is definitely happening, although we are going to have to wait a year!

We are receiving many e-mails about the off-road version after VRC staff was spotted at the Kyosho Off-Road Masters track in Germany end of April. We can now officially confirm that this is not just a rumor. However, the off-road versions (both for nitro and electric) are part of the v4 project which is under development already for over 1 1/2 year.

v4 Is a complete overhaul of VRC with a complete game and graphics engine, new game logic and structure. This is a massive project and is expected to hit the market spring 2008. The nitro and electric on-road versions will be released first, in the second half of 2008 followed by the nitro and electric off-road versions.

To give you an idea of what the new v4 game interface and off-road is going to look like we give you a sneak preview of the first off-road track we have modelled (yes the Kyosho Off-Road Masters track in Bischofsheim...).